GSRTC Volvo Bus Overview
Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) is a state-owned bus service operator. The routes of GSRTC buses are spread across Gujarat and neighbouring states. There are different types of buses operating under GSRTC. Among them, Volvo buses are particularly popular. They are known for premium services and comfortable journeys.
Over the decades, GSRTC has expanded its fleet. Currently, it has around 8,322 buses, including premium Volvo buses. Both sleeper and seater Volvo buses are available across various routes. In this redBus guide, explore booking options, pricing, seating layouts, cancellation policies, and live tracking details.
GSRTC Volvo Bus Features
Volvo Buses is one of the world's largest premium bus manufacturers. They are present across 85 countries, including India. The brand focuses on premium features and high safety standards. Here are details of the features of the GSRTC Volvo Bus interior:
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Comfortable and ergonomically designed seats
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Fully air-conditioned interiors (Volvo services are typically AC)
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Seater and sleeper variants available on select routes
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Reclining seats
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Charging points
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Clean interiors with adequate luggage space
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GPS-enabled tracking for live updates.
Amenities may vary by route and bus variant.
Price Information of GSRTC Volvo Bus
The price of a GSRTC Volvo bus booking may vary based on factors like travel distance, type of bus (AC or Non-AC), and type of seat (sleeper or seater). For instance, booking a GSRTC Volvo sleeper bus costs less than the AC variant. At the time of booking, you can check the price of different buses.
Concessions
GSRTC Volvo bus booking also provides certain concessions. These include:
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Children under 5 years of age do not require a ticket.
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Children between 5 and 12 years of age are charged half the ticket fare.
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If a ticket is eligible for multiple discounts, only one (the highest applicable discount) will be applied.
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1% discount is provided on electronic and mobile bookings made through the OPRS (Online Passenger Reservation System) application, as per applicable terms.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
Passengers can cancel their GSRTC Volvo bus booking, however, it may attract certain cancellation charges. It depends on when and how early you cancel the booking.
Here are the details of the refund and cancellation policy of GSRTC Volvo bus booking:
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Cancellation Terms
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Cancellation Charges
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0-1 day
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25% of basic fare
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2-5 days
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20% of basic fare
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6-60 days
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15% of basic fare
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After Departure
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No cancellation allowed
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Current Booking Transactions
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No Refund
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Note: On the redBus mobile application and website, the cancellation terms and charges for GSRTC Volvo bus booking online are clearly mentioned.
GSRTC Volvo Bus Types
GSRTC Volvo buses are broadly classified by facilities and seating type. They are suitable for both long- and short-distance travel. These are:
Seating Arrangements
The seating arrangement of GSRTC Volvo buses is usually 2+2 for seater buses. However, for sleeper buses, the seating layout may include seater as well as sleeper seats or only sleeper seats. It depends on the type of bus you choose.
When booking a GSRTC Volvo bus online, you can view the entire seating layout.
GSRTC Volvo Bus Tracking
After booking, you can easily track the GSRTC Volvo bus. The in-built GPS system in the Volvo bus allows tracking. This feature lets you check the following updates:
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Check the current location of the GSRTC Volvo bus
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The estimated arrival time of the GSRTC Volvo bus at your stop
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The movement of the bus on the route
For GSRTC Volvo bus tracking, you may either visit the official website of GSRTC or redBus. On our website and mobile application, you can easily track the bus by clicking on the “Track My Bus” option.